Garand Picture of the day - Luzon Philippines

[Mark in Rochester]

Troops resting during pause in fighting during battle for the Philippines.

[Mark in Rochester]

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[Nubber]

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What is that next to the M3 fighting knife?

[Bill Hollinger]

Looks like the canvas strap part of the scabbard.

[Mark in Rochester]

If you look closely it appears to be a fold of the pants that the light is striking similar to the other to the right

[beachbumbob]

Looks like it was just after mail-call. Everyone reading their or pretending not to care about mail.

Bob